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Sold on 11/13/2023

4 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138

$8,485,000

Last sold 11/13/2023 for $8M

  • 7

    bed

  • 7

    bath

  • 6,175

    Sqft ($1,296/Sqft)

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About 4 Berkeley St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1851
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.48 Acre
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost ½ acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge’s most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of potential expansion in the unfinished lower level. Tucked away yet in the heart of Harvard Square, living here offers premier access to visual & performing arts, renowned museums, lush parks, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, and National Historic Landmarks. Just minutes to the airport, Boston's Back Bay and so much more. One of the original homes on Berkeley, it was designed for author Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#73158889 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 12 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
Levels/Style Italianate
MLS # 73158889
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 6175
Lot Size (SqFt) 20926
Lot Size (Acres) 0.48
Annual Property Tax 30237.01
Year Built 1851
Interior
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full
Primary Bathroom Yes
Total # of Bathrooms 7
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Full Baths 6
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 7
Bedroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
Bedroom 4 Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Living Room French Doors, Exterior Access
Dining Room First, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Total # of Rooms 12
Laundry Pantry, Main Level, First Floor
Kitchen Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
# Fireplaces 7
Accessibility Features No
Interior Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Ceiling - Vaulted, Library, Vestibule, Bedroom, Foyer
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Exterior
Foundation Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof Slate
Construction Frame
Parking Desc Off Street
# Parking Spaces 3
Exterior Features Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/ Porch Screened
Fencing Fenced
Lot Desc Gentle Sloping
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Location
County Middlesex
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Subdivision Old Cambridge Historic District
Zoning RES
APN 415802
Directions Garden Street To Berkeley Street. Turn Right To Stay On Berkeley Street.
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
$8.48M
Range: $7.12M-$9.84M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $8,087/month
Gross rent multiplier: 82.4
  • Nov 2023
    mls logo MLS # 73158889
  • Nov 17, 2023 Sold
    $8,000,000 (-5.9%)
  • Sep 13, 2023 Listed
    $8,500,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $51,234
    $8,068,300
  • 4 Berkeley St
    $8M
  • West Cambridge
    $1.95M -32% y/y
  • 02138
    $2.2M +27% y/y
  • Cambridge
    $939K -18% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
3 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $6,044,000 4/4 3,410 0.03
6 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $8,320,000 6/5 4,561 0.03
1 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $8,572,000 9/6 6,134 0.03
7 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $5,154,000 5/4 3,390 0.03
5 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $4,868,000 4/2 2,316 0.04
2 1/2 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $4,074,000 3/1 2,514 0.04
8 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $7,313,000 5/4 6,019 0.05
11 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 $6,893,000 5/4 5,344 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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